I found some more pics online of what could be the new Redcat Rampage XB-E. It appears to be a hybrid of an XB-E and a DuneRunner / MT. At 750mm in length, it's about the same size as an XB-E but I see the more robust suspension from an MT/DuneRunner.

Let's hope we see this on Redcat Racing's shelves soon so I can order one and give it a full review.

It looks awesome! Hopefully Redcat starts selling it here in the US some day.

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Ralph

8/28/2013 07:25:40 pm

You're welcome, Rob. I 1st saw the model here on your blog a while ago and was glad I actually stumbled on it's name. I currently own a Carson Dirt Attack XXL (yet another Rampage XB-E clone) and would love to add the Hornet / Pittbull to my collection.

Yeah, would be cool if Redcat picked it up, as that would probably lead to lots of alu hop-up parts. Though here in the Netherlands, I'll probably have to go for the Pitbull X (sold in Europe by German Amewi).

Also, you might want to have a look at Carson's new Porsche 934 Turbo RSR 6S 2,4 G RTR. It's a 1/5th brushless on-road model and it looks like it's made by the same Chinese factory (looking at the chassis, rounded servo and the model's overall simple design, though not 100% sure). It's another model I've got my eyes on... would love to see how it goes with a Castle Creations 2028 motor in it... it'll probably take off; lol. It's sold for just over 500 to 600 Euros.

PS: cool YT vids and a pitty you (currently) don't ship orders outside the US :)

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Ralph

8/28/2013 07:26:01 pm

You're welcome, Rob. I 1st saw the model here on your blog a while ago and was glad I actually stumbled on it's name. I currently own a Carson Dirt Attack XXL (yet another Rampage XB-E clone) and would love to add the Hornet / Pittbull to my collection.

Yeah, would be cool if Redcat picked it up, as that would probably lead to lots of alu hop-up parts. Though here in the Netherlands, I'll probably have to go for the Pitbull X (sold in Europe by German Amewi).

Also, you might want to have a look at Carson's new Porsche 934 Turbo RSR 6S 2,4 G RTR. It's a 1/5th brushless on-road model and it looks like it's made by the same Chinese factory (looking at the chassis, rounded servo and the model's overall simple design, though not 100% sure). It's another model I've got my eyes on... would love to see how it goes with a Castle Creations 2028 motor in it... it'll probably take off; lol. It's sold for just over 500 to 600 Euros.

PS: cool YT vids and a pitty you (currently) don't ship orders outside the US :)

That Carson looks pretty cool. The chassis looks light. I don't recognize many of the parts. It could be from the same Chinese factory but I haven't seen it anywhere else...yet : )

Ralph

8/29/2013 06:25:37 pm

Yeah, my doubt is also caused by the parts; the edges look less rounded for example. If the chassis ever pops up somehwere else, I'll let you know.

I just stumbled on heavy duty rear/front upper arms for XB(-E) by DGI Racing. Not sure whether you know about these parts already, but they look pretty solid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D_-C5WOCB8

Also, the Carson Dirt Attack XXL has the 6MM thread axles and I'm thinking about converting them to 10MM. I've seen your video re this topic. But what I can't find anywhere on the internet (as pictures aren't zoomed in enough), is whether the 10MM setup uses a 'wheel>washer>wheel nut' setup as well. Or is the washer left out?